In what was expected to be an ASEAN Championship final that would go down to the wire, the drama of extra-time and penalties ultimately was not required. Nonetheless, that did not stop the two finalists from combining to produce a sheer heart-stopper on Sunday -- as Vietnam prevailed in an epic second leg with a 3-2 win over Thailand at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium to win their third regional crown with a 5-3 aggregate triumph.

Vietnam were crowned as the well-deserved champions of the ASEAN Cup final after beating Thailand 3-2 in the second leg to secure their third title with a 5-3 aggregate score at Thailand's home ground,

The Vietnam national team became the champion of the 2024 AFF Cup after defeating Thailand with an aggregate of 4-3.

BANGKOK – Despite losing star striker Rafaelson to injury, Vietnam claimed their third Asean Championship title with a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final at the Rajamangala Stadium on Jan 5.

Vietnam’s remarkable victory over Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final has been celebrated by global media, with ESPN and Reuters highlighting the team’s resilience.

Vietnam defeated Thailand 2-1 in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final at the Viet Tri Stadium in Viet Tri, Vietnam, on Thursday, January 2.

Vietnam holds a one-goal advantage over defending champion Thailand after the first leg, having won that game 2-1 at the Viet Tri Stadium on January 2.

Vietnam’s national team is preparing to counter Thailand’s rough and physical style of play in the decisive second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final at Rajamangala Stadium.

Many Thai fans expressed admiration for Nguyen Hoang Duc's talent and appearance, showing their affection for the Vietnam midfielder after his stellar performance against Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.